John Quincy Adams

July 11, 1767 - February 23, 1848

"Men must be ready, they must pride themselves and be happy to sacrifice their private pleasures, passions and interests, nay, their private friendships and earest connections, when they stand in competitions with the rights of society."source: To Mercy Warren, April 16, 1776.patriotism, happiness, sacrifice

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